Consumer and retail in the news

Issue 601

Here are this week’s top stories in the consumer and retail sector:

Crocs records highest ever sales
(Retail Gazette)

Club L London nearly triples sales and workforce
(Business Live)

Thames Water receives £3 billion emergency loan
(BBC News)

Ahmisa acquires vegan brand Blackbird Foods
(Vegconomist)

Coca-Cola launches prebiotic range
(Retail Wire)

Lidl opens TikTok shop
(The Retail Bulletin)

Tesco makes £9 million gift to staff to mark 30 years of Clubcard
(Retail Gazette)

Gymshark to open flagship store in New York
(The Retail Gazette)

Sloane Street completes £46 million redevelopment
(Retail Gazette)

Tesco offers free blood pressure checks
(The Retail Bulletin)